Exposed Cardiff: GRL TLK

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Hannah Nicholson-Tottle

07 Jun 2018

Indie DJ duo and BFFs GRL TLK take us on a visual tour of their favourite Cardiff spots

Cardiff’s power-DJ-duo GRL TLK, AKA Kay and Stacey, have made their mark spinning tunes at the best independent clubs and parties all over the UK. From playing Urban Outfitters to repping girls-only skate events, these two balls of energy are renowned for bringing the very best in cult classics and indie vibes. Now, lens at the ready, GRL TLK show us what Cardiff looks like through their glittery sunglasses:

This is Hard Lines Coffee, our fave coffee pals who have a stand in Cardiff market AND are opening a new shop on Castle Street very soon!

For fans of: proper good coffee, vegan treats and banter.

Kay is a keen skateboarder and we have worked with Vans for over 3 years DJing for their girls' skate night. We've just launched our own girls night in Cardiff called Prom Queen Social Club teaching girls to skate and giving space for advanced skaters. This is Cardiff Skate Plaza down in Cardiff Bay.

For fans of: skateboarding with a view, friendly skaters, dog watching. 

Spillers Records, known for being the oldest record shop in the world. Ashley and her team are lush and have such a vast knowledge of music.

For fans of: new records, collectors items, instores.  

This is us DJing at the silent disco in the museum.

Clwb Ifor Bach, we owe a lot to this iconic venue. We've seen the likes of Skrillex, Metronomy, Mystery Jets and Neck Deep play here as well as some ace local shows. They were also the first people to take a chance on us and let us play records and we are forever grateful for that, the staff past and present have always looked after us and really do care about music. 

For Fans of: live music, cans of bud, dancing 'til your feet hurt

Heads Above The Waves in Castle Emporium. Run by Si (pictured) and Hannah, they are a not for profit company who make merch with a message. The promote positivity and work hard to stamp out the stigma that comes with self-harm, and help people overcome it. They are incredible people.

For Fans of: positivity, awesome apparel, dad jokes from Si.